Player Outlook

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11/14:Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that free-agent starting pitcher John Lackey plans to pitch in 2018. Lackey who is 39 would like to continue his career, but one would think he’d like to go to a competitive team such as the Cubs. Lackey was one of the Cubs better pitchers in the second half of the season and given his postseason experience he wouldn’t be a bad addition at the back end of a pitching staff. Hoyer said they will discuss bringing Lackey back. The Cubs will be looking at every pitching option available through free agency and trades as they look to improve a staff that will likely lose Jake Arrieta and could lose John Lackey.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Espn.com